Product

Opportunity

Impact

IoT Solution

Challenge

“The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of physical objects—devices, vehicles, buildings and other items— embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity that enables these objects to collect and exchange data. ” -Wikipedia

The Internet of Things in the Supply Chain Geo-Sensing

Joel MorganLori Clithero

Anya Chaliotis Anagha Gadgil Mingxin Shi Yuzhou Shen MSIM MSIM MLIS MSIM

Randy Gould Global Director, Secure Service

Rob Fatland

Special Thanks

ManageTool.exe Sensor

REST get

REST response Load Messages

AWS RDS Instance

User Report

SensorData

AWS Lambda

Report

Query

Device Settings

Sprint IoT platformenables SMS subscriptionsand notification channels

AWS Lambda accesses IoT data stream

via REST API

MySQL transforms raw data into

structured format

Everything is Connected!

IoT Stream

24/7 real-time monitoring of customers’shipments from origin to destination

Optimized routes and improved security of cargos

Better decision-making and reduced business risk

Integrate an IoT methodology into Expeditors’ supply chain operations

The safety and security of cargos and personnel is of utmost importance to Expeditors, a leading global logistics provider

The company is dedicated to exploring security solutions so that cargos worth billions of dollars do not end up delayed or fall into the wrong hands

Connect people, processes, and data via cellular devices with GPS/GSM capabilities

Equip cargos with sensors to enhance in-transit visibility

IoT is a real game-changer in the transportation industry. The benefitsare wide and varied :

Ability to identify problems proactively and faster response time